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Staff Process Engineer

Vulcan Elements
Location
Research Triangle Park, NC
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Commercial Manufacturing
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field
  • 7+ years of process/manufacturing engineering experience
  • Strong hands-on experience in taking processes from development through commissioning to high-volume production
  • Deep knowledge of DoE, SPC, MSA, Gage R&R, Cp/Cpk, Pp/Ppk, ANOVA, regression, and statistical process analysis
  • Experience developing PFMEAs, Control Plans, Process Flows, Process Specifications, and manufacturing documentation
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot complex equipment and process problems on the manufacturing floor
Nice to have
  • Experience with statistical tools such as Minitab or JMP
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
  • Experience in metallurgy, advanced materials, powder processing, high-temperature processing, automotive, aerospace, or other high-volume manufacturing
  • Experience with APQP, PPAP, Control Plans, MSA, and IATF 16949 methodologies
  • Experience developing automated process monitoring and SPC/MES dashboards
What the job really is

As a Staff Process Engineer at Vulcan Elements, you will lead the development and scaling of manufacturing processes for rare-earth permanent magnets. This hands-on role involves working directly on the production floor, conducting engineering trials, and utilizing statistical methods to ensure process capability and efficiency. You will also mentor engineers and be responsible for creating and maintaining various manufacturing documentation and standards.

Things to weigh
  • The role requires regular presence on the production floor, which may involve working in hot, humid, or noisy environments
  • Candidates must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including respirators, and adhere to safety policies
  • Some travel will be required for equipment supplier visits and commissioning support
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